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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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